Special one-time event – Meet the author: Ben Goldfarb

The new book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter hits shelves this month, and we’re extremely excited to have the author right here in West Linn! Ben Goldfarb researched this story extensively, and we are celebrating this rare opportunity with the author sharing his story about putting this incredible piece together.

We have an excellent activity planned: meet at the library where Ben will begin his presentation at 6:30. Come early to have books signed because after Ben’s introduction and a brief reading we’re going to walk down to Maddax Woods. We’ll show Ben some beautiful natural areas that make the Pacific Northwest and West Linn special, and Ben can tell us about how our habitats compare to other areas he researched for his book! Together we can learn about what makes beaver habitat so special.

When: Tuesday, July 3rd, 6:00pm. Book signings will be available prior to the presentation which will begin at 6:30. We’ll walk down to Maddax Woods at about 6:50 and return at about 7:45. Please note – feel free to opt out of the walk and meet us at the Maddax Woods parking area.

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The Most Informative Beaver Organization

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West Linn Parks & Recreation

West Linn has one of the greatest parks & rec departments in the region and we’re always working to provide awesome events, classes, and camps for all age groups. Check our monthly calendar for current happenings.

Leaving it to beavers

The recent documentary Leave it to Beavers did an excellent job of explaining through media the amazing benefits beavers have to the ecosystem. We recommend this short video for your next movie night!